Construal

Pronunciation: /kənˈstruəl/

Definitions of construal

noun a way in which something can be understood or interpreted

Example Sentences

A1 I have a different construal of the situation.

A2 Her construal of the novel was unique.

B1 The construal of the data varied among researchers.

B2 His construal of the painting revealed hidden meanings.

C1 The philosopher's construal of reality was complex and thought-provoking.

C2 The artist's construal of emotions through his work was profound.

Examples of construal in a Sentence

formal The psychologist analyzed the patient's construal of the traumatic event.

informal I don't agree with her construal of the situation.

slang His construal of the party was totally off.

figurative Her construal of the painting was like seeing a whole new world.

Grammatical Forms of construal

• past tense: construed
• plural: construals
• comparative: more construal
• superlative: most construal
• present tense: construes
• future tense: will construe
• perfect tense: have construed
• continuous tense: is construing
• singular: construal
• positive degree: construal
• infinitive: to construe
• gerund: construing
• participle: construing

Origin and Evolution of construal

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'construal' originated from the Latin word 'construere', meaning to build or construct.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'construal' evolved to refer to the way in which something is interpreted or understood, particularly in the context of psychology and cognitive science.